The Companion Pass can be used to fly a passenger for free to any destination Southwest flies
. This includes all domestic and international destinations, including Hawaii.
Does companion pass get priority boarding?
Companions booked via a companion pass are not on the same reservation/confirmation# as the companion pass holder and thus, unfortunately,
do not receive the priority boarding benefit
.
How do I use my Southwest Rapid Rewards for international flights?
- Log in to your Rapid Rewards account on the Southwest.com
®
homepage. - Enter your flight information and view fares in points.
- Select your flight, review the price and schedule.
- You're ready to check out! Input your information and then purchase the flight.
Can I use my Southwest companion pass to fly to Hawaii?
Hawaii for New Year's
Southwest operates flights both from the mainland U.S. and between islands, so you might end up using your Companion Pass a few times during a Hawaiian holiday if you're planning to hop between the state's diverse islands. Happily,
Southwest flies to Hawaii year-round
.
Can I use Southwest points and Companion Pass?
You can use the Companion Pass on Southwest award flights
. Just book your flight with points and add your companion later. You'll then both pay just taxes and fees for your flight.
When can I use my Southwest Companion Pass?
You must book your flight prior to booking your designated Companion's flight
. After booking your flight, visit the My Trips section of your account. Find your flight in the Upcoming section and click on Add Companion link. Click Continue to proceed to the purchase screen and review your Companion information.
Does Southwest Airlines have an international partner?
No. Southwest is one of the few major airlines that
doesn't have any airline partners
and isn't part of any airline alliance.
What international flights does Southwest have?
- Aruba (AUA)
- Belize City (BZE)
- Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos (SJD)
- Cancun (CUN)
- Cozumel (CZM) – starts March 7, 2020.
- Grand Cayman (GCM)
- Havana (HAV)
- Liberia (LIR)
Can I convert Southwest points to Marriott points?
Sign in to your Marriott rewards account to check your point balance. Make sure that you are a Southwest Rapid Rewards member so that you know you can transfer points.
Go to the “Transfer Miles to Points” page on Marriott's website. Click the “Transfer Points” button and follow the steps it gives
.
For our current Companion Pass Members who received an extension of their earned Companion Pass benefits through June 30, 2021, we are extending your benefits another six months
. * You can now enjoy Companion Pass through December 31, 2021.
Can my companion fly without me?
Using this pass,
your designated companion can fly with you on any Southwest itinerary for just the cost of security fees, so long as there's an open seat
. However, he or she has to actually fly with you, and the airline is strict about not allowing ticketed companions to fly solo.
Do you get a-list with companion pass?
You'll receive: 15,000 tier qualifying points (TQPs) toward A-List and A-List Preferred status.
25,000 Companion Pass qualifying points
. 10 qualifying flight credits toward A-List and A-List Preferred.
Is Southwest Companion Pass Unlimited?
One of the best deals in the travel world is the Southwest Companion Pass. It lets you take along a companion for free (plus applicable taxes and fees) on an
unlimited number of Southwest flights for the lifetime of the pass
.
Will Southwest extend companion pass to 2022?
The Southwest Companion Pass is valid for all of the year that you earn it plus the entire next year.
If you were to earn the Companion Pass on January 15th, 2022, you would have that Companion Pass through December 31st, 2023
!
Do Southwest Companion Pass points expire?
Your Companion Pass is valid from the date you earn 125,000 Companion Pass qualifying points up to the end of the next calendar year
. For example, if you earn the companion pass on December 14, 2020, it is valid up to the end of 2021.
Do Hotel Rapid Rewards points count towards Companion Pass?
From hotel chains and rental car agencies to online retailers and restaurants,
when you earn points through Rapid Rewards® partners, they count toward earning a Companion Pass
. You'll find a list of Rapid Rewards® partners below.
How many times can you use the Southwest Companion Pass?
You may change your designated Companion
up to three times each calendar year
that you maintain Companion Pass privileges. Any reservation with the current designated Companion would need to be cancelled before changing your designated Companion. To change your Companion, you must call 1-800-435-9792.
How many times can you use a companion pass?
Once you have earned your Companion Pass, you must designate a Companion to fly with you. You can then change your Companion
up to 3 times per year
that you hold a Companion Pass.
Can you add companion pass to existing reservation?
But here's a quick overview of what you need to know about how to use the Southwest Companion Pass. It's valid on both cash and Rapid Rewards points bookings.
You can even add a companion to an existing Southwest reservation
. You don't have to worry about any blackout dates or seat restrictions.
How much do you have to spend to get a companion pass on Southwest?
To earn the Southwest Companion Pass, you'll need to rack up
at least 125,000 qualifying Rapid Rewards points in a calendar year
.
Does Southwest Airlines fly to Europe?
Yes, it is true
Southwest Airlines won't take you to some exotic destinations like Bora Bora or Fiji — or even on a hop over the Pond to Europe
. But that doesn't mean the airline only flies to Las Vegas and Orlando (although, they totally do).
Does Southwest Airlines fly to London?
Southwest flies to tons of fun destinations all over the continental US, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and soon Hawaii! The biggest downfall of Southwest is that they don't fly anywhere else.
You can't cross the Atlantic on Southwest to visit Paris or London
.
Is Southwest Airlines a member of Star Alliance?
Below are the following airlines that I focus most energy with (provided in alphabetical order):
Non-alliance
: Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards) Oneworld: British Airways (Executive Club) and American Airlines (AAdvantage) Star Alliance: Air Canada (Aeroplan)
Does Southwest fly to Panama?
In addition to the eight daily nonstop flights,
Southwest Airlines will offer direct (with a stop but no change of planes) or connecting service to more than 58 destinations from Panama City Beach, including Dallas and Chicago
.
When did Southwest start flying internationally?
In
July 2014
, Southwest became an international airline with its first flights to Nassau, Bahamas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Aruba, and continues to expand.
What airlines fly from USA to Europe?
- Turkish Airlines.
- Virgin Atlantic.
- British Airways and Delta (tie)
- Air France.
- American Airlines.
- United Airlines.
- Lufthansa.
- KLM.
